2007-03-06
Contrary to the disco inspired cover... this is simple, well done piano singer-songwriter stuff. Greg Johnson's voice sounds an awful lot like Chris Martin of Coldplay, and his sound wavers between that atmospheric emotional moody music and Simon & Garfunkel's sensible, straightforward songwriting approach. I also hear influences from Aha, Toto, Billy Joel, and Springsteen (listen for "Walking in Memphis" on "Love is the Underdog") Standout tracks: 3, 5, 9 and 11 (Olive)JOY KILLS SORROW
Darkness Sure Becomes This City
LYNN MILES
FALL FOR BEAUTY
Big Leg Emma
Gramma Don't Like That
Michael Franti
Songs from the Front Porch
SHINY SHINY BLACK
Travelers
ANNIE & ROD CAPPS
My Blue Garden
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